Dynalist alternatives · Note-Taking
End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Dynalist
The Dynalist listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 12 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.
Dynalist has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year). 11 of them are free or have a free plan.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from Dynalist
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Obsidian
Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device
- Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year).
- Only Dynalist lists a web app.
- Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Obsidian also covers whiteboard.
- Free plan · from €2.40/mo
Joplin
Open source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose
- Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic). Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year).
- Joplin is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Dynalist also covers linked notes and tasks.
- Free plan · from $90/yr
Standard Notes
End-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients
- Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year).
- Standard Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Dynalist also covers linked notes and tasks.
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Notesnook
Open source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform
- Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year).
- Notesnook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Dynalist also covers tasks.
- Free trial · from $8.31/mo
Inkdrop
Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync
- Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year).
- Dynalist has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dynalist lists a web app.
- Inkdrop is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from €3/mo
Cryptee
Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia
- Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year).
- Only Dynalist lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Dynalist lists a browser extension.
- Cryptee is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Lockbook
Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing
- Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year).
- Only Dynalist lists a web app.
- Only Dynalist lists a browser extension.
- Lockbook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free
FUTO Notes
Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync
- FUTO Notes is free. Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year).
- Only Dynalist lists a web app.
- Only Dynalist lists a browser extension.
- FUTO Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Anytype
Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data
- Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year).
- Only Dynalist lists a web app.
- Only Dynalist lists a browser extension.
- Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $64 one-time
SiYuan
Open-source, local-first notes built on linked content blocks
- SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year).
- SiYuan is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- SiYuan also covers databases.
- Dynalist also covers Markdown, web clipper and tasks.
- Free plan · from $1.20/mo
Mimiri Notes
End-to-end encrypted notes in a tree, with encrypted sharing
- Mimiri Notes starts at $1.20 per month, or $12 per year (Tier 1). Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year).
- Only Dynalist lists a browser extension.
- Mimiri Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Dynalist also covers Markdown, linked notes, web clipper and tasks.
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
DeepNotes
End-to-end encrypted infinite canvas for nested notes
- DeepNotes starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly ($47.88). Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year).
- Only Dynalist lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Dynalist lists a browser extension.
- DeepNotes is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Common questions
Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Dynalist?
Yes. Obsidian, Joplin, Standard Notes, Notesnook, Inkdrop, Cryptee, Lockbook, FUTO Notes and 4 more are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.
Is Dynalist end-to-end encrypted?
The Dynalist listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these note-taking apps are free?
Obsidian, Joplin, Standard Notes, Notesnook, Cryptee, Lockbook, FUTO Notes, Anytype and 3 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Dynalist: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.